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AERIAL M3 Trench Knife -US WW2 -Blade-Marked/WWII -MILSCO M6 1943
AERIAL M3 Trench Knife -US WW2 -Blade-Marked/WWII -MILSCO M6 1943
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1 U.S. World War 2 Aerial blade-marked M3 fighting knife available. This U.S. fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade-marked Aerial M3 is one of the more difficult M3’s to find. The blade is marked ‘U.S. M3 AERIAL MARINETTE, WIS’.
This knife has a MILSCO M6 sheath. M3 and militaria collectors are always on the lookout for early M3’s paired with M6 1943 sheaths.
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EXCELLENT-Japanese-WW-II-Army-Tanto-Dagger-Old-Antique-WW2-Sword-Collection
EXCELLENT-Japanese-WW-II-Army-Tanto-Dagger-Old-Antique-WW2-Sword-Collection
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1 antique WW2 Japanese Army tanto available. Tanto swords like this one were carried by some Japanese soldiers during World War II to evoke for them the spirit of the Samurai. This Japanese tanto would make an important addition to any collection.
This tanto could be easily carried in a pack. The blade measures 7 3/16″. The nakago/tang is not signed. When in its shirasaya, this tanto measures 11 7/8″ overall. This Army tanto was a wavy temper line.
The shirasaya is higher grade with buffalo horn accents. There are Japanese characters on the saya.
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Antique 1896-1908 US 45 Star American Flag -Wool/Old Collection/HUGE/Double Warp
Antique 1896-1908 US 45 Star American Flag -Wool/Old Collection/HUGE/Double Warp
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1 antique United States 45 Star wool American Flag. This period flag dates to the time period ca.1896-1908. This flag was flown during the time of Presidents Grover Cleveland (1893-1897), William McKinley (1897-1901), and Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909).
This large 45 Star American Flag measures 6 ft. X 10 ft. This flag is stenciled that is was manufactured by ‘Double Warp’. The stenciling also shows this flag’s dimensions, and that it is made of wool.
This antique flag is in exceptional condition.
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Ruana Knife—WW2 Fighting—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Collection/Rare
Ruana Knife—WW2 Fighting—1943 Square Cut Old/Antique US WW II Collection/Rare
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1 rare U.S. WW2 fighting knife that is missing from almost every military knife collection–because they are almost impossible to find. This exceedingly rare Ruana fighting knife would make a holy grail addition to any military or Ruana knife collection. See Bill Walters’ book U.S. and Allied Military Knives of World War II pages 61 & 63 for more on WW2 Ruana fighters.
This WW2 Ruana fighter has square cut handle scales–dating this knife to 1938-1943. This knife is also pre-stamp.
The blade on this WW2 Ruana combat knife measures 7 7/8″ long. This knife measures 12 3/8” overall.
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WW2 Camillus M4 Bayonet—UNISSUED—w/BOX -MINT -Old/US WW II Fighting Knife
WW2 Camillus M4 Bayonet—UNISSUED—w/BOX -MINT -Old/US WW II Fighting Knife
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1 U.S. WW2 Camillus M4 fighting knife–unissued in its original box. This unissued Camillus M4, in its original box, would make an exceedingly rare addition to any collection.
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Case V42 Stiletto Knife PROTOTYPE SCABBARD -V-42/1st SSF/Dagger/SHEATH/US WW II
Case V42 Stiletto Knife PROTOTYPE SCABBARD -V-42/1st SSF/Dagger/SHEATH/US WW II
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1 antique Prototype/variation scabbard for the U.S. World War 2 Case V-42 stiletto. This issued Prototype Case V-42 long sheath would make an exceptionally rare addition in any collection.
The rare WW2 scabbard smells just like the items in my grandpa’s WW2 foot locker. The leg tie-down thongs has minor crazing. Note that there is a narrow rub mark above the scabbard throat where a V-42’s guard rubbed against the leather.
Note the characteristic rolled seam on the back side of the sheath at the top just under a vet signature.
The V42 knife was used by the First Special Service Force. Frank Trzaska notes in his article “The Case V-42 Stiletto” which appeared in the April 1998 edition of KnifeWorld, that “The U.S. Special Forces (Green Berets) use the V-42 in their Distinctive Insignia, their Unit Crest and in their shoulder patch.” The Case V-42 is a coveted and classic U.S. fighting knife.
This early issued Prototype scabbard is ID’d on the back to ‘Sgt. Stan Bradford‘.
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WILKINSON SWORD WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S
WILKINSON SWORD WW2 2nd Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Fighting Knife/F-S
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1 vintage World War II 2nd pattern Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife available. F/S commando knives like these were carried by U.S. G.I.’s and paratroopers, and by British Commandos in Europe during World War II. Some U.S. combat troops staging in England would purchase these knives to carry in addition to, or as replacement for their M3 trench knife. This fighting knife would make a fine addition to any World War II, or world militaria collection.
This knife measures 11 1/2″ overall. The blade itself measures 6 1/2″. The front tang is etched ‘THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE’. The reverse tang is stamped ‘WILKINSON SWORD LONDON’. There are no markings on the guard. The scabbard is stamped ‘ENGLAND’ above the throat.
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Pre-WW1 Imperial German Baden Damascus Officer Sword -Ewald Cleff -Damast—ID’d
Pre-WW1 Imperial German Baden Damascus Officer Sword -Ewald Cleff -Damast—ID’d
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Layaway available with money down.
1 German Imperial Baden infantry officer sword. The maker is marked on the blade: “Ewald Cleff Solingen”.
Dimensions: The total length is 37 inches (94.0 cm), the length of the blade is 31.5 inches (80.0 cm), the width of the blade at the heel is .9 inches (2.4 cm). The blade is fine damascus. The blade on both sides is decorated with etching, carving and engraving with gilding. The base of the blade’s decor is a stylized leaf-and-vegetable ornament with the addition of military armature (crossed sabers, mines, pipes, drums, torches). On the right side of the blade in a stylized ribbon, a gilded inscription is cut with a gothic font “Dem scheidenden kameraden” Major Shulz “and an image of the Baden coat of arms.
On the left side of the blade the craftsman and the place of manufacture are stamped “EWALD CLEFF. SOLINGEN”. The blade on the blade as well as on the right side of the blade in a stylized ribbon is cut out with a gilded inscription in gothic type” Das offizier = korps Des 6. Badishen infanterie = regiments Kiser Frifrich III No. 114 1880-1890″.
As mentioned, blade was made by Ewald Cleff in Solingen. This Ewald Cleff company was founded in 1862. In some periods it produced cold steel for the Prussian and Bavarian armies. The blade has a rich decorative finish and is forged from Damascus steel. This fact is confirmed by the inscription on the blade “Aecht Damast // Eisenhauer”, which translates as “The real damast of fine quality”. The word “Eisenhauer” literally means “chopping iron” and it was written when they wanted to confirm the quality of the blade steel.
The full inscription on this fine sword reads “The retiring Major Shulzu is from the Officer Corps of the 6 Baden Infantry Regiment” Kaiser Frederick III No. 114, 1880-1890 “.
The handle is Silver-gilted with an R-shaped guard “bluesherovskogo” type. The top is made in the form of a sculpted head of a lion whose eyes are made of red faceted glass. The back of the hilt is decorated with a relief floral ornament. The grip is covered with a polished shark skin and is equipped with a twisted wire of light metal in three rows. The bottom of the handle is a brass Silvered frame with a relief floral ornament.The scabbard has a handsome darkened, almost blued finish.
